This 1969 Jaguar E-Type roadster is described as being the barn find we all hope to find: bondo-free, low mileage, and tucked away in a warehouse for eons. The original color scheme is the cherry on top, with the… more»
British Classic Cars
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Old School Project: 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25
Most folks (me included) often think of a Rolls-Royce as a chauffeur-driven automobile. But that wasn’t the case with the R-R 20/25 built from 1929 to 1936. It was targeted at the owner-driver segment of the market and was… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
V8 Coupe Conversion: 1976 Jaguar XJ6
To me, the Jaguar XJ6 coupe is one of the prettiest Jags ever made. While many would argue that honor belongs to the E-Type, I disagree – the pillar-less XJ6 two-door is a stunner, and because it’s so overlooked… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Volvo B18 Powered! 1969 MGB GT
The MG MGB had a solid 18-year run, which began in 1962 and lasted all the way through 1980, but this 1969 MGB GT has had a couple of unusual transplants that make it a unique offering in the… more»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Hurricane Victim: 1954 Jaguar XK140
It’s already happening: exotic and collector cars devastated by the historic storm surge caused by Hurricane Ian are showing up for sale. We’ve all seen the photos of the Plymouth Superbirds dropped like a Tonka truck on its roof… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
DIY Candidate: 1952 MG TD
We’ve recently seen a few MG TD project cars at Barn Finds, and they are an ideal candidate for anyone considering a first or DIY restoration. Their essentially handbuilt nature and simple engineering mean an owner can dismantle and… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
It’s Free! 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
Some classic project cars can be so cheap that they seem almost too good to be true. This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a prime example because its owner wants to give it away to some lucky person…. more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark IV
With winter fast approaching, now would seem to be the least logical time to buy a classic British sports car. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Those colder months allow a new owner time to partake in… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Certificate of Destruction: 1954 Jaguar XK120
The tragedy of this Jaguar XK 120 here on Copart in Punta Gorda South, Florida is plain to see. The car was totally restored and then badly flooded. Copart listings are fairly terse and don’t give much information. But… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
V8/5-Speed: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
One glance at the custom paint shade suggests that this 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe could be anything but average. If you harbor those suspicions, a closer investigation reveals that you are on the money. The seller installed an… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
440 Six-Pack: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One Owner, Low Mileage Cat: 1978 Jaguar XJ12
The Jaguar XJ is one of the few automotive nameplates to enjoy a 50-year-run. This well-preserved 1978 example still looks very similar to the first series of the XJ sedan introduced 10 years earlier in 1968. In Jaguar’s case,… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget
The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Major League Provenance? 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
Do you know of Norm Miller? I don’t but looking around I discovered he was a major-league outfielder, playing from 1965 until 1974 for both the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. His career batting average was .238 and… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked for 20 Years: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II
Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our best-laid plans, which is the case with this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II and its current owner. Various circumstances mean it is a restoration project that stalled… more»
